Chad Wilkinson, P.Biol
About Chad Wilkinson, P.Biol
Chad Wilkinson is a Planning Forester with extensive experience in environmental management and resource planning. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Tolko Industries and Big Game Media Inc., and holds several academic qualifications in natural resource management and environmental studies.
Current Position at Tolko Industries
Chad Wilkinson serves as a Planning Forester at Tolko Industries, a position he has held since 2015. He works in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for planning and managing forest resources to ensure sustainable practices are followed. His expertise in forestry contributes to the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Previous Experience at Shore Gold Inc.
Chad Wilkinson worked at Shore Gold Inc. in various capacities from 2006 to 2014. He began as an Environment Coordinator from 2006 to 2009, focusing on environmental management. He then transitioned to the role of Site Manager, where he worked from 2009 to 2014, overseeing site operations and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Experience at Big Game Media Inc.
Since 2013, Chad Wilkinson has held the position of Senior Editor and Publisher at Big Game Media Inc. in Saskatchewan, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for content creation and publication, contributing to the media landscape focused on wildlife and outdoor activities.
Educational Background
Chad Wilkinson has a diverse educational background in natural resource management and environmental studies. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Biology from the University of Regina (2001-2005), a Diploma in Integrated Resource Management from the Saskatchewan Institute of Technology (1999-2000), and a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management and Conservation from Royal Roads University (2013-2015). He also holds certificates in Mining Studies from The University of British Columbia (2009-2010) and Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New Brunswick (2011-2012).
Early Career and Roles
Chad Wilkinson's early career includes various roles in environmental and resource management. He worked as a Wildlife Technician at Ducks Unlimited Canada from 2001 to 2002, as an Environment Technician at Areva Resources Canada Inc. in 2006, and held positions at Weyerhaeuser as both an Operations Forester and Silviculture Forester in 2003 and 2004, respectively. These roles provided foundational experience in environmental management and forestry.